2025 Christopher Columbus Day parade marches through downtown Chicago; Monday also Indigenous Peoples' Day
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CHICAGO (WLS) — It’s Columbus Day, a federal holiday. Chicago Public Schools recognizes it as Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

Schools, government offices, libraries and the postal service are closed Monday.

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Downtown Chicago, the 73rd annual Christopher Columbus Day parade stepped off at noon. It celebrates Chicago’s Italian American heritage.

This year, Sicily gets the spotlight as the region of honor.

ABC7 Chicago had live coverage of the Columbus Day parade.

The parade is traveling down State Street from Wacker Drive to Van Buren Street.

Greg Dutra, Ryan Chiaverini and Tanja Babich hosted ABC7’s coverage.

There are also events ongoing for Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

RELATED: Italian Americans, Native Americans in Chicago open dialogue over Columbus Day controversies

The Field Museum hosted its annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration and Fair.

Performers educated guests on indigenous culture and traditions.

The Chicago Children’s Museum by Navy Pier has an event happening, as well.

A story lounge is open in the museum’s great hall, with books that celebrate indigenous history and culture.

Attendees can also take home wildflower seeds to plant in their neighborhood.

West suburban restaurant celebrates Italian Heritage Month

October is Italian Heritage Month.

October is Italian Heritage Month.

Jen and Greg Vayda, owners of Taverna on Division in Melrose Park, teamed up with their chef, Mario Galvez, to prepare a traditional pasta carbonara on ABC7 Chicago Monday.

Visit www.tavernaondivision.com for more information.

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